I agree that he does rush out at times, rather than just do the basics. I think Kirke was partially to blame for that missed tackle last night, he made the previous tackle and then tried running around 2/3 Leeds players to get into the defence line rather than push the Leeds players out. This left a gap inside JJB as Kirke was still running round into position. JJB's attempt should have been stronger though.

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Does anyone just go to enjoy the games anymore ?

What's the point of assembling the best back line in superleague when the coach doesn't know how to structure the line. Ward to centre WTF was he thinking of? Why cannot a utility back (isn't that what BJB is?) play in the back line? I know people will say in the big scheme a defeat at Saints in March will have little impact on the playoffs in September but we were like Santa Claus last night giving away free gifts and its not even Easter. A defeat next week and some serious questions will need to be asked of McDermott.

I'd be surprised if Briscoe played more than 3 games at centre for Hull and when he did looked totally out of his depth, can't pass.

I do now. Remember when McDermott was here for 1st year and getting wound up by the strange decisions. Now fatherhood has mellowed me and I enjoy going to the matches even if we lose.



Would like to think its because being a dad has taught me what really matters in life although it's more likely I just appreciate a few hrs away from two screaming toddlers and a now rare few beers!!!!!

Not unlike Yeaman then?

You're right. Everything is relative. I get wound up, forget it by the time I get to the bar again and then look forward to the next match......while saying a silent prayer that McDermott will join Bailey on a night out

Lord above, it's like Leeds United forums on speed. Seriously? Questions will have to asked of him? We've played 7 games, won 5, drawn 1 and lost 1. We've beaten Warrington, drawn away to Huddersfield, both of which will be (along with us) challenging for the title this year and are currently 3rd. In his 3 year reign at Leeds McDermott has guided us to 2 Super League titles, a semi-final of the competition and a Challenge Cup (which we lost, but that's really to be expected. To call for his head after 2 losses is absolutely feckin' mad.



Some people

And if he keeps making selections like last night, we'll win as much this year as we did last.



Given Saints are who we're likely playing in the GF, the fact we couldn't beat them with half a team out is a concern.

We lost heavily to Wigan in 2012 at Headingley when they had loads of forwards missing. We then beat them in the CC Semi and Playoffs.

I agree sack the bloke. Preferably before the playoffs.

Why are some people - like you - averse to criticising those that make mistakes? Bad mistakes.



Yes Leeds have won GF's the last as recently as 2012, but that is still now history. With a better coach Leeds might have also been successful in 2013 ..we will never know of course.



How long are we meant to stay grateful for past glories at the expense of success today? How long should the club remain loyal to those who have provided that success but are are getting less and less effective in critical positions? If the coach is not responsible for the lack of ideas in the last 20 or 40 , despite a glut of possession, then he IS responsible for the selections for following games. Do you think he will drop those that are responsible? No chance...unless it is an easy target of those he considers fringe players. McGuire in particular is done for. Sutcliffe or Moon should be at SO with Burrow rewarded with the SH position. He remains our biggest threat but is better at jumping in at dummy half on an irregular basis. As the main dummy half he is too predictable. Scoot or bad pass or wrong decision. Better when he jumps in there when not expected. Sinfield to LF ...or another option at hooker



Selecting players to sit on the bench for the whole match is just plain stupid. As I have said before the club would be better raffling the 4th spot on the bench for an eager supporter willing to pay a substantial amount to enter the draw.



McDermott has his strengths as a motivator perhaps, but as a tactician he is hopeless. Leeds are simply not playing to their strengths with the present personnel in command.



Rule Brittania. Always have done always will do